Hi Reader

If “what are we doing this weekend?” is already being asked on repeat in your house, we’ve got you.

From a free drop-in kite-making activity to a Harmony Week celebration and a live show featuring one very famous little dog, there’s plenty worth knowing about.

Plus, Easter and the autumn school holidays are just around the corner, so watch your inbox over the next few weeks — we’ve got a lot coming your way from next Thursday.

Joyce xx

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​Bendigo Easter Festival (Friday 3 – Monday 6 Apr) A huge Easter long weekend awaits in Bendigo, with live entertainment, an egg hunt, a torchlight procession, fireworks and the spectacular Gala Parade all on the agenda. 📍 Bendigo

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​Game Worlds (Daily until Sunday 29 Mar) Explore 30+ iconic and classic video games across 44 playable moments, original builds and rare design materials in this must-see exhibition at ACMI. 📍 Melbourne CBD

​Create a Kite Craft Activity (Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 Mar) A free drop-in craft session at the Pauline Gandel Children’s Quarter inviting kids aged 5-12 to decorate their own kite and add it to the mural wall. 📍 Melbourne CBD

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​Macleod Village Easter Egg Hunt & Maker’s Market (Saturday 28 Mar) An Easter egg hunt, animal farm, jumping castle, inflatable maze and Maker’s Market all rolled into one fun-filled day. 📍 Macleod

​The Handmade Design Market (Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 Mar) Browse local handmade products, enjoy a free cooking demo, creative workshops and live music at this conscious Easter market supporting local artisans. 📍 Coburg

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​Spot (Friday 27 – Saturday 28 Mar) Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a colourful, high-energy show featuring puppetry, songs and puzzles for children from 18 months and up. 📍 Narre Warren

​Family Day Curator’s Tour (Saturday 28 Mar) Explore 40 years of Linden New Art on a relaxed, family-friendly guided tour led by Director Dr Vincent Alessi, with a welcoming Q&A throughout. 📍 St Kilda

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​Keysborough’s Big Picnic (Sunday 29 Mar) Pack the picnic blanket for a free family day out at Frederick Wachter Reserve, with an Easter egg hunt, live music, wildlife display, arts and crafts and more. 📍 Keysborough

​Glenferrie Festival (Sunday 29 Mar) The Glenferrie Festival returns to Hawthorn, coinciding with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival for a day of family entertainment and great food and drink. 📍 Hawthorn

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​Victorian Multicultural Festival (Friday 27 – Sunday 29 Mar) Three days of food, music and performance celebrating Victoria’s diverse cultures at Grazeland, with free entry for kids under 12. 📍 Spotswood

​Mission to the Moon (Saturday 28 Mar) A circus-meets-science stage show featuring three acrobatic astronauts, juggling, real space facts and plenty of laughs for kids who love movement and moon talk. 📍 St Albans